Patents by Inventor Culley C. Carson

Culley C. Carson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ultrasound targeting system for shockwave lithotripsy
    Patent number: 4955385
    Abstract: A procedure for targeting body cavity stones for shockwave treatment including positioning a target-defining catheter mounted balloon adjacent a stone, inflating the balloon with air, focusing a shockwave generator by ultrasound on the target balloon and area immediately adjacent thereto, and deflating the target balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Kvalo, Culley C. Carson